nurse1432

nurse1432 has 2 years experience.

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1. Resetting IV pump volumes: Dangerous or common safety practice?

   nurse1432 replied to aepoisson's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   We do q1 hour pump resets as to not miss an infiltration for IV's. I believe our policy says the same for PICCs/UVC. Our UAC fluid runs on a syringe pump that is only reset when the fluid expires, but...

2. Lots of NICU's losing their designation and turning MANY level III NICU's into Level II's

   nurse1432 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I know that at least in Texas, tons of our Level III NICU's have become Level II's.... yikes. But they are still accepting the same patients as before. Is this happening anywhere else? This is of...

3. late preterm infants

   nurse1432 replied to hrovedo's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Our rule

4. Friending patient families on social media?

   nurse1432 replied to Missie Hannie's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I wouldn't.... it is really just asking for

5. Nurse:Pt ratio

   nurse1432 replied to first123's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Level 3 and Level 2 combination. Level 3 area is 3:1 for stable CPAP, vent, HFNC. 2:1 for unstable respiratory (vents) or baby with lines requiring a high amount of medication. and 2:1 i open for...

6. San Antonio Methodist Residency Feb 2015

   nurse1432 replied to KATabolic's topic in Texas Nursing

   Hi I am attending the October meet and greet for 2016. Are there any pointers you could give me? Thank you! I hope all went well for

7. Peer Interviews with Methodist (SA)

   nurse1432 replied to D_Kendrick's topic in Texas Nursing

   Hi, I can't private message yet because I am a new member! I have applied and I am interested in the interview process for the NICU! Did you get offered to do a digit interview via webcam before the...